Formula One bosses have bowed to significant pressure from drivers and fans, agreeing to implement immediate changes to the sport’s rulebook following widespread criticism, particularly from four-time world champion Max Verstappen. The adjustments, described as tweaks rather than wholesale reforms, are set to debut at the upcoming Miami Grand Prix on 3 May. Verstappen has been the most vocal critic among the grid, expressing strong disapproval of the current regulations which mandate a 50-50 split between combustion and electrical power. His concerns centre on the necessity for drivers to meticulously manage their battery, often forcing them to lift off the throttle during qualifying laps, and what he terms “gimmicks” like a boost button for overtaking. Fan frustrations have also been widely aired online. Following a summit involving F1, its governing body the FIA, and team principals, several key modifications have been finalised. To enable drivers to push harder for longer in qualifying, energy harvesting will be reduced from eight megajoules to seven, while the hybrid power unit’s output will increase from 250kw to 350kw. Ollie …